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Laura and Keith Zinn
September 27, 2006
Dear Pat,
We are sorry for your loss of this wonderful man. We think of you often, and you are in our hearts and prayers. We were able to attend the funeral service and see the outpouring of all those lives which were touched by Ray.
Laura and Keith Zinn
Nancy & Don Robinson
August 12, 2006
Dear Pat, We are so sorry to hear of Ray's death. We so enjoyed the time that we spent with you @ the 'Berg reunion. He was a wonderful person & will be missed by all. We wanted you to know that our thoughts & prayers have been with you.
Ray and Joanne Gazzillo
August 2, 2006
Words cannot express the deep sorrow Joanne and I feel over the loss of a great friend and fraternity bother. Ray will never be forgotten in our thoughts and prayers. Pat, our prayers also go out for you and your family. Hopefully, you and your family will all find strength in your wonderful memories of Ray.
From 3rd and 5th Grade Class Pictures at Edgeboro Elementary
Stuart Goldberg
July 31, 2006
Ray and I grew up together from Kindergarten at Edgeboro Elementary through Liberty High. I last saw him at our 40th LHS reunion and it was as if I had just seen him the day before. His smile and good humor will be badly missed by all who were privileged to have known him. My sympathies and prayers to his family in this sad hour.
Tom Santanasto
July 31, 2006
Dear Nancy,
While I didn't know your brother, Ray, please accept my sincere condolences. I also just heard about Fred's dad and you are both in my prayers. May you feel the Lord's hand on your shoulder, giving comfort and solace in your grief.
Paul and Lynn Korus
July 30, 2006
Our Denver oil and gas community has lost a truly wonderful man and tireless volunteer. All our sympathy and best wishes to your family. He certainly deserved all the love you surely gave him.
Tom and Harriet Mendham
July 30, 2006
Pat,
Muhlenberg College has lost one of her most loyal sons. Our thoughts are with you and your entire family during this difficult period.
John Sotzing
July 29, 2006
Dear Nancy,
I remember Ray fondly from back in high school. I am so sorry for you. It has been a difficult month to be sure. Linda and I send our condolences, and know that The Lord will take care of Ray. God bless you.
Mary Mlynek
July 29, 2006
Dear Pat,
I am so sorry for the tragic loss of your husband and soul mate. What a wonderful, further contribution he made by giving his organs to save another life. I wish you peace and strength to endure during this sad time. May God bless you and your family.
Love, Mary
Barry Shoffner
July 29, 2006
I knew Ray for over 50 years, and I am proud to have had him as a friend.
Tim & Carol Romig
July 28, 2006
I am looking at a 2005 picture of Ray and me in front of the Lambda Chi house and just cannot believe he is gone. We were blessed to have the last two "get-togethers" to renew old friendships. Pat, we loved him too and will miss him enormously. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Neila & Jim McMekin
July 27, 2006
Dear Pat
Thank you so much for your sisterly phone call so soon after this news. You are in our thoughts & prayers. as you always were
I've always admired your assurance and now more than ever- God Bless you all
Brenda Tennant
July 27, 2006
As a veteran of the crude oil industry, I am honored to have known Ray with his glowing personality. Deepest sympathy to the family.
Jim and Cece Nederostek
July 26, 2006
Cece and I are deeply saddened to learn of Ray's sudden passing. Ray was a fraternity brother and classmate at Muhlenberg College more that 40 years ago and also a friend. His ever present smile and enthusiasm for life were truly inspiring. I am grateful that we had the opportunity to renew our friendship at the last two reunions. Pat, may you find strength in your family at this tragic time. We will keep you, your children, grandchildren and Ray in our prayers.
Jean Hossfeld
July 26, 2006
Although I did not have the opportunity to meet Ray, but being a member of Bethany I send my sincere condolences to Pat and her entire family.
God Bless
Prostate Cancer Education Council
July 26, 2006
Ray was a valued member of our board and will be deeply missed.
Jean and David Scott
July 26, 2006
Pat, Dawn, David and families,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Ray was a remarkable man. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carl and Betty Hansen
July 26, 2006
Pat and Dawn. Betty and I were saddened by the news of Ray's sudden passing, and regret that we cannot attend today's services as we are currently in Chicago. We wish for you and your family God's comfort in this time of loss, strengthened by memories of the ways in which Ray's life touched yours and by the promise we share of new life in Christ. God be with you all.
Ronald Swanson
July 26, 2006
Ray was a true inspiration to the members of Bethany Lutheran Church. My condolences to Pat and the family.
Kay and Gail Luttinen
July 25, 2006
Pat, Dave and Wendi, Dawn and Ben, Lauren, Jacob and Morgan....
Our hearts are deeply saddened by this completely shocking news. Ray is just too young to be gone from our midst. We pray for all of you and will continue to do so in the coming months. We will miss Ray's joyful presence around Bethany. Take care of each other. May God bless and keep you all.
Thomas and Mary Brook
July 25, 2006
Pat, Dawn, David and families - you are in our thoughts and prayers at this trying time. Ray has a wonderful legacy in you.
Peace
Tom Dobosh
July 25, 2006
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Ray's death. Ray was a special brother to me during our "Berg" and Lambda Chi years. Seeing Ray and our brothers at last year's reunion brought back many memories of our times together. He will always be remembered in our hearts.
Charles & Judy Berdahl
July 25, 2006
Our deepest sympathy are with you, Pat and your family. We will miss his hospitality at Bethany. We talked often about his growing up as a "preachers kid." What a gift he has been to all who knew and loved him. May God bless his memory for you.
Steve and Elizabeth Holtze
July 25, 2006
Ray's love for his family and his love of life is an example to us all.
Steve Flechter
July 25, 2006
Our most sincere condolences go out to Pat and the rest of the Lechler family. Ray's cheerful and energetic personality will be missed by his many oil industry colleagues. I'll always remember our many business dealings as well as our adventures on the golf course and ski slopes.
Tom Buckelew
July 25, 2006
Ray was one of my best friends at Muhlenberg College more than 40 years ago. His mischievous wit and gregarious nature, dictated that the party didn't start until he arrived. Upon re-acquainting over the phone two years ago, the first thing Ray mentioned was his family and enduring love of his wife Pat. I and the fraternity brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha were blessed that we could re-new our friendships these past two years during our annual reunion. Seeing Ray for the first time last year, immediately brought back all the fond memories of our college days. His winning smile and laugh had lost none of its enthusiasm. His death leaves us all running on empty.
Maurine Geddie
July 25, 2006
Ray was one of those one of those people you meet with an electric smile! I met Ray through Refinery folks at TOTAL Petroleum where I worked for ten years. I had since run into him different places around Denver - and his up beat attitutde never ceased to amaze me. He will be missed by all of his friends in the oil industry. My heart felt sympathy to all the members of his family....
Robert & Lois Fritschi
July 25, 2006
We are shocked and saddened to hear about this news. Six weeks ago, we enjoyed seeing and talking to Ray at the Muhlenberg and Lambda Chi reunion.
Throughout the years, Ray has been a strong supporter of the college and the fraternity. He will be sorely missed by his classmates and fraternity brothers. Our sympathy to all of his friends and especially to you Pat and all of the Lechler family.
Tilghman Moyer
July 25, 2006
Ray was a loyal graduate of Muhlenberg College. He will be missed by many. The Muhlenberg Family is deeply saddened by this loss.
Jim Koscielniak
July 24, 2006
Ray was one of the most out-going, personable individuals I have had the pleasure of knowing in my life and in the oil industry. He always had a broad smile on his face and you would consider yourself lucky if you got a word in edgewise during a conversation. He will be missed by all.
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